03-11-2014 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 11, 2014
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on March 11,
2014, at 6:00 p.m., in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael Carpenter
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Staff Present:
Executive Director John Bierschwale
City Attorney Charles Zech
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola
Councilmember Matthew Duke
City Manager John Kessel
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Councilmembers Daryl John and Cedric Edwards were absent.
Call to Order
Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Mayor Carpenter asked if everyone could please rise and recognized the Honorable Mayor Robert
Bucker who served as Mayor fi-om 1973 to 1980 along with his wife who were in attendance this
evening.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas
Pastor Stephen E. Prescod, Church of the First Born, provided the invocation followed by the
Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (J. Bierschwale/B. James)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director John Bierschwale who provided the
following announcements and upcoming events:
• March 1 through March 16, 2014, Schertz Annual Spring Clean Up — drop off event
for citizens in conjunction with Bexar Waste, 2221 FM 3009 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. daily — free of charge to residents with proper identification. Contact Bexar Waste
at 566 -5454, Public Works 619 -1800, or 311.
• Northeast Partnership Meeting & Luncheon for March has been cancelled.
• Thursday, March 13, 2014, Schertz Chamber After Hours Mixer @ Doss Audiology,
5000 Schertz Pkwy, Ste #300, 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
• Monday, March 17, Grand Opening @ Providence Title, 3900 FM 3009 Ste 105, 4:30
p.m.
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• Tuesday, March 18, 2014, Schertz Chamber Luncheon, Schertz Civic Center, Bldg #5,
starts at 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 18, 2014, Skate Park Opening Ceremony, 820 Community Circle,
5:00 P.M.
• Thursday, March 20, 2014, Employee Remembrance Dav, Noon, 10 Commercial
Place.
• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who with the permission of the City
Attorney yielded his time and recognized EMS Operations Manager Jason Mabbitt. Mr.
Mabbitt recognized two of the Schertz EMS Field Paramedics David Retano and Allen
Schultz. Mr. Mabbitt stated they ran a call in January on a gentleman that was in the
audience this evening. Mr. Mabbitt recognized Mayor Robert Bueker. Mayor Bucker stated
it was a real honor to be here tonight in more ways than one, principally because without the
efforts of Mr. Retano and Mr. Schultz he would not be here tonight. Mayor Bucker paid
tribute to Mr. Retano and Mr. Schultz as well as to the EMS Department in general. Mayor
Bueker described the situation that happened to him in January as well as described the other
times EMS responded to the aid of his wife and son. On behalf of himself and his family he
thanked the EMS Department and Field Paramedics David Retano and Allen Schultz for the
service they provide to the City.
Hearing of Residents:
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke:
• Mr. Douglas Becker, 11703 Lower Seguin Road, who spoke regarding fluctuating
speed limits along FM 1604 and FM 1518 in the area of Lower Seguin Road and the
20 mph speed limit on Pfeil Road. He also spoke about the police department not
giving warning tickets. Mr. Becker gave an example of someone receiving a ticket for
a tail light out. Mr. Becker also thanked the City for removing the school zone
designation along Schertz Parkway.
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that Executive
Director John Bierschwale will get in contact with the Transportation Safety Advisory
Commission to have them look at the speed limit issues and come back and make a
recommendation to City Council.
Mayor Carpenter stated that staff has asked that they not consider agenda items 3 and 4. There were
no objections from Council.
Consent Agenda Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 4, 2014 (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
2 Ordinance No.. 14-S-08 - ZC2013 -007 — Consideration and/or action approving an
Ordinance to amend the Crossvine Planned Development District (PDD) zoning generally
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located west of FM 1518 at Lower Seguin Road. Final Reading (B. James/M. Sanchez/L.
Wood)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -S -08
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY- OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CROSSVINE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD)
ZONING GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF FM 1518 AT LOWER SEGUIN
ROAD
5. Ordinance No. 14 -S -11 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending
Part III Schertz Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, UDC Article 16 definition
lot of record. Final Reading (B. James/M. Sanchez/L. Wood)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -S -11
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AMENDING PART III, SCHERTZ CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) ARTICLE 16 DEFINITIONS SPECIFICALLY THE
DEFINITION "LOT OF RECORD "; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, who moved, seconded by
Councihnember Fowler, to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, and 5. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, and Duke voting yes
and no one voting no. Councilmembers John and Edwards were absent. Motion Carried
Discussion and Action Items
6. Ordinance No. 14 -T -13 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance authorizing a
budget adjustment for the Development Incentive Fund for the Development Agreement, GE
Oil and Gas, Inc. incentive; repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in conflict with
this Ordinance; and providing an effective date. (J. Kessel/D. Gwin) First Reading
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -T -13
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT
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INCENTIVE FUND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, GE OIL & GAS
INC. INCENTIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Economic Development Director David Gwin who provided a
Power Point presentation regarding the history of the project stating on February 4, 2014, the
City Council approved Resolution 14 -R -14 which approved the Development Agreement,
GE Oil & Gas Inc. (the "Agreement'). Under the Agreement the City agreed to construct, or
cause to be constructed, an extension of David Lack Drive as described in the Agreement.
The SEDC approved up to $200,000 for the project. The proposed Ordinance authorizes the
transfer of $200,000 from the Development Incentive Fund to a separate account for the
project. This fund will be used to expenses costs associated with the extension of David
Lack Drive. Mr. Gwin addressed questions from Council
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
Tern Scagliola, to approve Ordinance No. 14 -T -13 on first reading. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem .Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, and Duke voting yes
and no one voting no. Councilmemberr John and Edwards were absent. Motion Carried
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the votes of
items 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Requests and Announcements
7. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who brought attention to item 10 that
was new on the agenda this evening. Mr. Kessel stated that this is information that is being
provided to the Council as well as to the citizens, but that no discussion would take place.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councihnember Duke who asked, should Council wish to
discuss one of these items, would it need to be placed back on an agenda for discussion. City
Attorney stated yes.
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
No items requested.
9. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
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• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
• Recognition of actions by City employees
• Recognition of actions by community volunteers
• Upcoming City Council agenda items
No announcements were given.
Adiournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6.•29 p.n
Mayor, Michael R. Carpenter
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City ecretary, Brenda ennis
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